1957 Ford Popular vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 is newer by 44 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 582 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, 2001 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 2001 Samsung SM5 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. 2001 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Ford | Samsung |
| Model | Popular | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
