1959 Ford Popular vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 36 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 762 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Popular | NSX |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2540 mm |