2002 BMW 320 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Popular |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2300 mm |
