2007 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 807 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 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1959 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Popular |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2300 mm |