1954 Ford Popular vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 15 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 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 275 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, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Popular | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
