1970 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 163 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 48 L |
