2008 BMW 540 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 52 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1956 Ford Anglia.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
