1954 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 55 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 2009 Land Rover LR2 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. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Popular | LR2 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |