1954 Ford Popular vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 51 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 1,308 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 330 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Popular | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1065 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |