1954 Ford Popular vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 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), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 379 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Popular | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
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 | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |