1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2002 | Popular |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 63 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2300 mm |