1955 Ford Popular vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 310 kg more than 1955 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 1955 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 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 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 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Popular | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Popular | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
