1962 BMW 700 vs. 1962 Ford Popular
To start off, both 1962 BMW 700 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Popular weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 BMW 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1962 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
