1957 Ford Popular vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 412 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, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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