1954 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 57 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 394 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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 2011 Honda Jazz 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. 2011 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Ford Popular 2011 Honda Jazz
Make Ford Honda
Model Popular Jazz
Year Released 1954 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1172 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 26 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 735 kg 1129 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2510 mm