1955 Ford Popular vs. 1964 NSU 1000
To start off, 1964 NSU 1000 is newer by 9 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, 1964 NSU 1000 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Popular weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 NSU 1000.
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, 1964 NSU 1000 (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 1964 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Popular | 1000 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2260 mm |