1975 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 28 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Because 1975 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (140 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
