1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 14 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1955 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Popular |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2300 mm |