1978 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Ford Popular

To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 772 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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