1956 Ford Popular vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 7 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 295 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Popular | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |
