1955 Ford Popular vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 53 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular.

Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular. 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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