1974 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |