1953 Ford Popular vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 59 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 715 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Popular | 120 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |