1956 Ford Popular vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |