1998 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Ford Popular
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 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.
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1998 BMW 318 | 1961 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Popular |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |