1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1986 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Capri |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |
