1970 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1990 Nissan Micra is newer by 20 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Nissan Micra.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1990 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Micra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
