1974 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 440 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Hilux |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |