1958 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 53 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Exige weights approximately 174 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Popular | Exige |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2299 mm |