1981 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Toyota Corona (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 5 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona.
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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |