1969 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |