1957 Ford Popular vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 55 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 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 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 1067 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 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 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Popular | 335 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |