1954 Ford Popular vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 297 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, 1981 Toyota Corolla (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |