1969 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 29 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 354 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.
Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Picnic |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |