1959 Ford Popular vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 42 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda City weights approximately 205 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, 2001 Honda City, 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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Popular | City |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
