1981 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 3 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 110 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 (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
