1958 Ford Popular vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 41 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 764 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 265 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 818 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Popular | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2570 mm |
