1954 Ford Popular vs. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, both 1954 Ford Popular and 1954 Pontiac Star Chief were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,715 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Pontiac Star Chief (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Pontiac Star Chief should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 915 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1954 Pontiac Star Chief | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Popular | Star Chief |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3110 mm |
