1959 Ford Popular vs. 1968 Ginetta G15
To start off, 1968 Ginetta G15 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ginetta G15 (51 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ginetta G15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ginetta G15 (70 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ginetta G15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 1968 Ginetta G15 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Popular | G15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
