1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 9 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 305 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Popular |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2300 mm |