1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 241 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |