1971 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 228 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |