1954 Ford Popular vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1979 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 25 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 26 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
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, 1954 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Popular | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2040 mm |
