1958 Ford Popular vs. 1971 Saab 99

To start off, 1971 Saab 99 is newer by 13 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 1,709 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Saab 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Saab 99 (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Saab 99 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Saab 99 weights approximately 335 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.

Because 1958 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Saab 99, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Saab 99 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Saab 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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