1987 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Capri | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |