2009 BMW 335 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1954 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Popular |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2300 mm |