1984 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1954 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, 1984 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |
