2006 BMW 130 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular.
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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Popular |
Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |