1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Ford Popular
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1960 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. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Popular |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
