1958 Ford Popular vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Korando is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
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1958 Ford Popular | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Popular | Korando |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2490 mm |