1969 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown 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 Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |