1974 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1958 Ford Popular

To start off, 1974 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 669 kg more than 1958 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, 1974 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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