1975 BMW 316 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 17 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 316 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Popular |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2300 mm |