1968 AMC AMX vs. 1959 Ford Popular

To start off, 1968 AMC AMX 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 642 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 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 1968 AMC AMX 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. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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