1969 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 11 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
