1958 Ford Popular vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Popular | 335 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |