1953 Ford Popular vs. 1982 BMW 318

To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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