1974 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
