1981 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Crown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
