1970 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |