1958 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 812 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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