1959 Ford Popular vs. 1989 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1989 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 30 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1959 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, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 1989 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1989 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Popular | Q45 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2890 mm |