1958 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 595 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 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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