1988 BMW 520 vs. 1962 Ford Popular
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1962 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. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1962 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
