2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 47 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1954 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Beaulieu | Popular |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2300 mm |
