2009 BMW 325 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 61 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 (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 670 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, 2009 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
