1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 419 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |