1969 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 10 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1981 Toyota Corona 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. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
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 | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 985 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 |