1959 Ford Popular vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 645 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Popular | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |