1986 BMW 628 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 is newer by 28 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 735 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, 1986 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 628 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Popular |
Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2300 mm |