2009 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1953 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
