1954 Ford Popular vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 33 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Vanette (60 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 725 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, 1987 Nissan Vanette (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Popular | Vanette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 63 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2080 mm |