1978 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 29 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Tundra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |