1970 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri 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 64 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 228 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Violet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
