1981 BMW 518 vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 BMW 518 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1959 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Popular |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2300 mm |