1970 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 19 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |