2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-150 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2620 mm |
