1954 Ford Popular vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1954 Ford Popular is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 485 kg more than 1954 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, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Popular | Six |
Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |