1959 Ford Popular vs. 2004 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2004 Honda FR-V is newer by 45 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda FR-V (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda FR-V weights approximately 960 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, 2004 Honda FR-V, 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, 2004 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 2004 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Popular | FR-V |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |