2006 Ford Escape vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 25 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 64 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
