1971 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 37 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Titan |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 106 L |