1969 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 75 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 (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
