1954 Ford Popular vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 32 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 595 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Popular | 740 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |