1982 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Capri | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
