1969 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1986 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 17 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 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 104 kg more than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Pulsar.

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