1958 Ford Popular vs. 1966 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1966 Maserati Mexico is newer by 8 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 715 kg more than 1958 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, 1966 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1966 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Popular | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |
