1960 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,287 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 422 kg more than 1957 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.
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1960 Chevrolet Corvair | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvair | Popular |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2300 mm |