1958 Ford Popular vs. 2010 SSC Aero
To start off, 2010 SSC Aero is newer by 52 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1036 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SSC Aero weights approximately 558 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, 2010 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1294 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 2010 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Ford | SSC |
| Model | Popular | Aero |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1090 mm |
