1969 Ford Capri vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 43 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1710 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 100 L |