1957 Ford Popular vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 447 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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