1959 Ford Popular vs. 2007 Peugeot 1007
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 1007 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 1007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 1007 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 1007 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 1007 weights approximately 508 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 Peugeot 1007, 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 Peugeot 1007 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2007 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Popular | 1007 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1243 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2320 mm |
