1982 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 24 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 875 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular.
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. 1982 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Impala | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Popular |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2300 mm |