1971 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 12 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 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 68 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |