2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1981 Toyota Celica

To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 24 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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