1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1962 Ford Popular
To start off, both 1962 BMW 1800 and 1962 Ford Popular were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1962 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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1962 BMW 1800 | 1962 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Popular |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |