1953 Ford Popular vs. 1966 Ginetta G12

To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 13 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ginetta G12 weights approximately 52 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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.

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