1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 9 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 625 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1959 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Popular |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2300 mm |
