1983 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Capri 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 97 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Ford Capri.

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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Ford Capri 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Condor
Year Released 1983 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1245 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2640 mm


 

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