1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1957 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, 1971 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Popular |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |