2009 BMW 325 vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 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 184 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1955 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
