2006 Ford Territory vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory 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 3,983 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 415 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Territory | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2759 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |