1959 Ford Popular vs. 1983 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1983 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 24 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, 1983 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 240 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, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 1983 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
