1953 Ford Popular vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 54 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1953 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | Boxster |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |