1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Falcon | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |