1957 Ford Popular vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1959 Holden FC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Holden FC (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Holden FC should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FC weights approximately 246 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Popular | FC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
