1958 Ford Popular vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1958 Ford Popular and 1958 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 5 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Popular | 356 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2110 mm |
