2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 52 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 595 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
