1975 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 31 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Hilux |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3090 mm |