1959 Ford Popular vs. 1968 Mini Clubman

To start off, 1968 Mini Clubman 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 Mini Clubman (38 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mini Clubman should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Popular weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Mini Clubman.

Because 1959 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Mini Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Mini Clubman (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mini Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.

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