1984 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina, 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Carina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |