2004 Ford GT vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 23 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 1981 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 GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
