1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Scorpio | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
