1978 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 52 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |