2007 BMW 645 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1955 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 645 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Popular |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2300 mm |