2011 Ford F-350 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 30 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford F-350 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-350 | Celica |
Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |