1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 15 kg more than 1985 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Celica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |