1955 Ford Popular vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 8 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Popular weights approximately 9 kg more than 1963 Honda S500.
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, 1955 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Popular | S500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |