2009 BMW 523 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1956 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2220 mm |