1969 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 150 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, 1985 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Soarer |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |