1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 192 kg more than 1957 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Popular |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2300 mm |