1954 Ford Popular vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 205 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |