1970 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 128 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2008 Toyota Yaris (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Yaris |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 42 L |