1992 BMW 850 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 34 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2300 mm |
