1983 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
