2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-350 | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 61 L |