1962 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Capri weights approximately 23 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 84 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
