1966 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Celica weights approximately 503 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Consul 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica, 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, 1987 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |