1955 Ford Popular vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 50 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, 2005 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda That weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Popular | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Popular | That |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
