1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 350 kg more than 1982 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Celica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |