1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 943 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Anglia | 525 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |