2009 BMW 335 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1957 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 335 (400 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |