1978 Ford Capri vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 35 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1405 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.

Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ford Capri 2013 Toyota Tundra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Tundra
Year Released 1978 2013
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 87 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.1 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1025 kg 2430 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 6290 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1925 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 4180 mm