1962 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Capri weights approximately 48 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
