1970 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 32 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 193 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Nissan Altima, 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Altima |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
