1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 38 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 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 590 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Popular |
Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2300 mm |