1974 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (96 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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