1975 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 307 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.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |