1960 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 344 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
