1974 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Sunny (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 24 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Sunny |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |