1958 Ford Popular vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 20 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, 1978 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 40 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, 1978 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Starlet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |