1969 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 40 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 286 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
