1974 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 25 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 780 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.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
