1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 405 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Popular |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |