1957 Ford Popular vs. 1957 Renault Colorale
To start off, both 1957 Ford Popular and 1957 Renault Colorale were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Colorale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Colorale (51 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Colorale should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Colorale weights approximately 847 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 1957 Renault Colorale | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Popular | Colorale |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
