1974 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
