1969 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 260 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, 1992 Toyota MR2 (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
