1953 Ford Popular vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1953 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, 1959 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2110 mm |