1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 935 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Popular |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2300 mm |