1978 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 244 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Condor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
