1959 Ford Popular vs. 2006 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2006 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 47 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 615 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, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2006 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Popular | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2636 mm |
