2007 BMW 525 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1948 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, 2007 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 933 cc |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 56.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |