2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 22 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 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 960 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 2004 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2620 mm |
