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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 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. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 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 | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |