2009 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 923 kg more than 1960 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |