1956 Ford Popular vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 42 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 790 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, 1998 Renault Safrane, 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Popular | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2770 mm |
