1984 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |