1956 Ford Popular vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 56 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 1093 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular. 2012 Lancia Thema 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. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Popular | Thema |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3053 mm |