1953 Ford Popular vs. 1965 TVR Trident

To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 435 kg more than 1953 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.

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