1970 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 253 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |