1969 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 65 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Silvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |