1974 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet.
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, 1976 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Violet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |