1975 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 33 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |