1984 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 7 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1991 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Capri 1991 Toyota Lexcen
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Lexcen
Year Released 1984 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2790 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2740 mm