1954 Ford Popular vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 59 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1979 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3100 mm |
