1975 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 661 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |