1964 Checker Town vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 7 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular.
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. 1964 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Checker Town | 1957 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Checker | Ford |
| Model | Town | Popular |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2300 mm |
