1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 153 kg more than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Because 1975 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Celica. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Celica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
