1954 Ford Popular vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1320 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Popular | 650 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
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 | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2855 mm |