1984 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ is newer by 26 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota iQ, 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, both vehicles can yield 98 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Ford Capri | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | iQ |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2985 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |