1972 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 8 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, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Capri | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
