1954 Ford Popular vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 602 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Popular | 2000 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |