1959 Ford Popular vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva is newer by 40 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Meriva (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 703 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.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Meriva, 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Popular | Meriva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |