1956 Ford Popular vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1956 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 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Popular | 118 |
Year Released | 1956 | 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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |