2009 BMW 745 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 1245 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2220 mm |