1969 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 24 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 640 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Previa |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |