1954 Ford Popular vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel

To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel is newer by 28 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 45 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.

Because 1954 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 1954 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1982 Toyota Tercel (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 1982 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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