1956 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 295 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, 1996 Honda Civic, 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, 1996 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Popular | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
