1956 Ford Popular vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 585 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Popular | S2000 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |