1986 BMW M6 vs. 1956 Ford Popular
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 30 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 770 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1956 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2300 mm |
