1957 Ford Popular vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 27 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 367 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular.
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. 1984 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2700 mm |
