1958 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 51 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza, 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, 2009 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 2009 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Venza |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
