1962 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 117 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Laurel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 162 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |