1986 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corona |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |