1981 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 14 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | MR2 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |