1962 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 kg more than 1962 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:
| 1962 Ford Popular | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Popular | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
