1957 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 52 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 702 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.
Because 1957 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Popular | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
