1974 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 7 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 295 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Soarer |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |