1956 Ford Popular vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet

To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 26 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 45 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

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