1972 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 5 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |