1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 32 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 185 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1954 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Popular |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2300 mm |
