1957 BMW 501 vs. 1960 Ford Popular
To start off, 1960 Ford Popular is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1960 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.
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1957 BMW 501 | 1960 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Popular |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |