1958 Ford Popular vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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