1969 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 125 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |