1959 Ford Popular vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 46 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 585 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, 2005 Skoda Octavia, 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, 2005 Skoda Octavia (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Popular | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
