1978 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 18 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 10 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 308 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1996 Toyota Venture, 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Venture |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |