1983 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 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 143 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 465 kg more than 1975 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |