1953 Ford Popular vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 55 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 815 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 1953 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Popular | Touran |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
