1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 35 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 510 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z1 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
