1962 Ford Popular vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1962 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 746 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Popular | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Popular | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |
