2004 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1957 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Popular |
Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 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 | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2300 mm |