1959 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 52 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 980 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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 2011 Lexus IS 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. 2011 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Popular | IS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2728 mm |
