1988 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Ford Popular

To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 29 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 840 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.

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