2007 BMW 530 vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1955 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2220 mm |