1986 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 213 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Celica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |