1957 Ford Popular vs. 1998 Dodge Ram

To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 41 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 3,905 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1332 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 1998 Dodge Ram 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. 1998 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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