1980 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 126 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Capri | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2380 mm |
