1973 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 385 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri.
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, 2008 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Condor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
