1969 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 66 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |