1957 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Rover 2000
To start off, 1970 Rover 2000 is newer by 13 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 557 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, 1970 Rover 2000 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1970 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Popular | 2000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |