2005 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 660 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 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Popular |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
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 | 141 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2300 mm |