1957 Ford Popular vs. 1964 BMW 3200 CS

To start off, 1964 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 762 kg more than 1957 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, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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