1977 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 155 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Capri | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Celica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
