1979 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |