1953 Ford Popular vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 729 kg more than 1953 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Popular | NSX |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |