1954 Ford Popular vs. 1990 Mazda Eunos
To start off, 1990 Mazda Eunos is newer by 36 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 3,924 cc, 1990 Mazda Eunos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda Eunos weights approximately 865 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular.
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. 1990 Mazda Eunos has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mazda Eunos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1990 Mazda Eunos | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Popular | Eunos |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3924 cc |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
