1981 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 15 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 605 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Supra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |