1953 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 43 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 300 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Popular | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |
