1953 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 368 kg more than 1953 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Popular | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2570 mm |