1956 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |