1975 Ford Capri vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 37 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 945 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Sienna |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |