1954 Ford Popular vs. 1984 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1984 Skoda Rapid R 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 115 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, 1984 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1984 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Popular | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
