1969 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 455 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
