1981 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1980 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Starlet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |