1956 Ford Popular vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 37 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 400 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
