1954 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 42 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 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 904 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 1996 Opel Frontera 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, 1996 Opel Frontera 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Popular | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
