1959 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 560 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, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Popular | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |