1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 74 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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 (182 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
