1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1982 Ford Mustang and 1982 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Celica |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |