1979 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 805 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Century |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |