1960 Ford Popular vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Popular | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Popular | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |