1956 Ford Popular vs. 2012 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 56 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Evora weights approximately 647 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

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