1954 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 850 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular. 1996 Volvo S90 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. 1996 Volvo S90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Popular | S90 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |