1969 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1976 Triumph Toledo is newer by 7 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Triumph Toledo. 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 (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Capri | Toledo |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 76 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |