1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 92 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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 (197 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |