1969 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1316 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 141 L |
