1957 Ford Popular vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,252 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 472 kg more than 1957 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2252 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |