1959 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 330 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Popular | Equator |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3560 mm |
