1986 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 28 kg more than 1986 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 167 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1210 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |