1954 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1970 Mazda Cosmo 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 1,964 cc, 1970 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 205 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, 1970 Mazda Cosmo (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Popular | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
