1959 Ford Popular vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens is newer by 48 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carens (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 896 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, 2007 Kia Carens, 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, 2007 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Popular | Carens |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |