1997 Ford Probe vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Ford Probe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Ford Probe. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Probe weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Probe. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Probe | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Probe | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
