1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 246 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |