1981 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.

Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 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 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Land Cruiser
Year Released 1981 1982
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 154 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.1 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2740 mm


 

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