1954 Ford Popular vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 30 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 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 125 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.

Because 1954 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.

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