1979 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 487 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Cressida |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |