1975 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 7 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 205 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Starlet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |