1970 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 28 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 49 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 612 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
