1954 Ford Popular vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 45 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 645 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, 1999 Toyota Solara, 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Solara |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |