2008 BMW 118 vs. 1958 Ford Popular

To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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