1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 460 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Celica |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |