1969 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Cressida (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 146 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 Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Cressida |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |