1970 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 12 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 195 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Starlet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |