1978 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 441 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Supra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 91 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |