1954 Ford Popular vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1954 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 2010 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2010 BMW 750 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Popular | 750 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3071 mm |