1954 Ford Popular vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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, 1967 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.

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, 1967 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Ford Popular 1967 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Popular Corolla
Year Released 1954 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1172 cc 1068 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 26 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 735 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2290 mm