1970 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara is newer by 30 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 490 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, 2000 Toyota Solara, 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Solara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
