1977 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 31 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 635 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Hilux |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3090 mm |