2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular.
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 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 1953 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tracker | Popular |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2300 mm |
