1973 Ford Capri vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 39 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ford Capri 2012 Toyota Sequoia
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Sequoia
Year Released 1973 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1303 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 53 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 543 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 975 kg 2750 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1956 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3099 mm


 

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