1954 Ford Popular vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 56 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 730 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 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Popular | Impreza |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2619 mm |