1959 Ford Popular vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 49 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1250 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 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Popular | Sorento |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2497 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 | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |