2009 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 850 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 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Popular |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2300 mm |