1971 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pickup is newer by 33 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 16 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 703 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2004 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |
