1978 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 82 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |