2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 552 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2640 mm |
