1985 BMW 316 vs. 1956 Ford Popular

To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 316 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1956 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, 1985 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

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