1954 Ford Popular vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1973 Volvo 145 is newer by 19 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 145 weights approximately 555 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, 1973 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Popular | 145 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
