1981 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 345 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |