2004 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 916 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |