1970 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 35 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 33 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 2005 Nissan Almera, 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 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (139 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Almera |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1136 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |