2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1671 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1954 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Popular |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2300 mm |
