1957 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 54 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 309 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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Popular | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
