1953 Ford Popular vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 445 kg more than 1953 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, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Celica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
