1970 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Almera is newer by 37 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 25 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Almera. (113 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Almera weights approximately 342 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, 2007 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Almera. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Almera |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |