1969 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 4 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 (149 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 50 L |