1959 Ford Popular vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 721 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, 2003 Honda Accord, 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 2003 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 2003 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Popular | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |