1954 Ford Popular vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 40 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 255 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 1994 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Popular | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
