1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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, 1995 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 21 kg more than 1995 Toyota Celica.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |