1956 Ford Popular vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Popular | 88 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2240 mm |
