1981 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 1981 Ford Capri and 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.

Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Ford Capri 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Land Cruiser
Year Released 1981 1981
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 3955 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2740 mm


 

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