1979 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1958 Ford Popular

To start off, 1979 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat Campagnola (59 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 1065 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.

Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Fiat Campagnola (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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