1958 Ford Popular vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 612 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 777 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Popular | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 638 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 818 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2685 mm |