1959 Ford Popular vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 1999 Toyota Vitz is newer by 40 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Vitz (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Vitz weights approximately 225 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, 1999 Toyota Vitz, 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, 1999 Toyota Vitz (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular. 1999 Toyota Vitz has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Vitz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Vitz |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2380 mm |