1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 156 kg more than 1972 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford GT 40 1978 Toyota Celica
Make Ford Toyota
Model GT 40 Celica
Year Released 1972 1978
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 1967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 145 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95.6 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.9 mm 80 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 980 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 125 L 60 L


 

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