1977 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 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 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 87 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (86 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri. 2002 Toyota Tundra 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. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Tundra |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3270 mm |