1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Celica |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |