1978 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 8 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 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 29 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 186 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Model F |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
