1958 Ford Popular vs. 1995 Subaru SVX

To start off, 1995 Subaru SVX is newer by 37 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 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru SVX weights approximately 885 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 1995 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 1995 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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