1954 Ford Popular vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 51 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 333 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | MR2 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |