1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 567 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Popular weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F1 89 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 593 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2300 mm |
