1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 365 kg more than 1985 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
