1956 Ford Popular vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 335 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1956 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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