1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 710 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 126 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Celica |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |