1990 BMW 518 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 31 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 422 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |