1956 Ford Popular vs. 1974 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 465 kg more than 1956 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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