1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Celica weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1986 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |