1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 37 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Venom weights approximately 319 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1957 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Venom | Popular |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2300 mm |
