1957 Ford Popular vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 962 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.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Popular | 109 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |