1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Ford Popular
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 728 kg more than 1956 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Popular |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 63 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |