2009 BMW 130 vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1953 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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
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 | 261 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |