1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 143 kg more than 1958 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | GTO | Popular |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 63 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2300 mm |