1956 Ford Popular vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 48 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 1,363 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 280 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.
Because 1956 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
