1953 Ford Popular vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 47 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 1005 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.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Popular | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2990 mm |
