1954 Ford Popular vs. 2006 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 52 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 1037 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 2006 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
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1954 Ford Popular | 2006 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Popular | Actyon |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |