2008 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Ford Popular

To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 53 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 1165 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, 2008 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular. 2008 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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