1954 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 255 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.
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 Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Popular | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |