1970 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 39 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 440 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.
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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |