1959 Ford Popular vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corolla (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
