1972 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1972 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1972 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Celica | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Celica | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
