1958 Ford Popular vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |