1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.

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