2006 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 49 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1957 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Popular |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2300 mm |
