1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 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. 1976 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
