1958 Ford Popular vs. 1964 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1964 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 ZAZ Jalta (27 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 ZAZ Jalta should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 ZAZ Jalta.
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, 1958 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1964 ZAZ Jalta | |
Make | Ford | ZAZ |
Model | Popular | Jalta |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2030 mm |