1979 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Carina weights approximately 5 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.
Because 1979 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |