1969 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 121 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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |