1958 Ford Popular vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 36 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 665 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | 968 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |