1959 Ford Popular vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 290 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.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2470 mm |
