2007 BMW 120 vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1959 Ford Popular | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Popular |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2300 mm |
