1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 41 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 (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 525 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | NP300 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |