2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1216 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2510 mm |
