1996 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 773 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, 1996 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
