1989 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,362 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Ford Capri. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Capri weights approximately 152 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri. 2005 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ford Capri 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Ford Toyota
Model Capri Camry
Year Released 1989 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2362 cc
Horse Power 134 HP 144 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.6 mm 96 mm
Top Speed 200 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 10.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1092 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2620 mm