1958 Ford Popular vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 48 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 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 1000 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | Boxster |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |