1954 Ford Popular vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 58 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 339 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3240 mm |