1955 Ford Popular vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Lexus IS is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus IS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1955 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, 2002 Lexus IS (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular. 2002 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Popular | 2002 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Popular | IS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
