2010 Ford F-150 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2298 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
