1969 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1995 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 26 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 125 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.

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, 1995 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, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.

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