1969 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 385 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, 1999 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |