1954 Ford Popular vs. 2012 BMW 335

To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 58 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 1070 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.

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