1969 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 72 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 51 L |