1982 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 350 kg more than 1982 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Capri | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Venture |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |