1978 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 136 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |