1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1963 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 9 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1407 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.
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1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Popular |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 26 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1440 mm |