2009 BMW 130 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 51 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 680 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Popular |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2300 mm |