2004 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 45 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 857 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, 2004 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
