1958 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 51 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 1,299 cc, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (229 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 690 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (159 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Popular | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |