2007 BMW 323 vs. 1959 Ford Popular

To start off, 2007 BMW 323 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 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 789 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 2007 BMW 323 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 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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