1969 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 126 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1991 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |