1957 Ford Popular vs. 2005 MG ZT
To start off, 2005 MG ZT is newer by 48 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG ZT (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG ZT weights approximately 1017 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, 2005 MG ZT (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 2005 MG ZT | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Popular | ZT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
