1969 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 326 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
