1982 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 325 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1959 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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 325 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
