2009 BMW 116 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 50 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 116 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 583 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, 2009 BMW 116 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 31 L |
