1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 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 112 kg more than 1967 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 (147 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
