2005 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1955 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Popular |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2300 mm |