1986 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Toyota Century

To start off, 1988 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 618 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, 1988 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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