1996 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2010 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Celica | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Celica | C-Max |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2648 mm |
