1959 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 455 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Popular | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
