1955 Ford Popular vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Popular | Sunny |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |