1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 5 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |