1956 Ford Popular vs. 1968 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1968 Steyr 650T is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Popular weights approximately 235 kg more than 1968 Steyr 650T. 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, 1956 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.

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