1977 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 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 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Crown weights approximately 210 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1996 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |