1959 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 52 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 290 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, 2011 Daihatsu Materia, 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, 2011 Daihatsu Materia (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 2011 Daihatsu Materia | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Popular | Materia |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |