1959 Ford Popular vs. 1961 Volvo 120

To start off, 1961 Volvo 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Volvo 120 (59 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo 120 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 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, 1961 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.

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