1971 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 16 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 55 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 8 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Santana |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |