1969 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Violet weights approximately 12 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Violet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |