1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 160 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Celica |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |