1953 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Chaser is newer by 43 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Chaser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Chaser weights approximately 585 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 1996 Toyota Chaser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Chaser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
