1974 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 35 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 461 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.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Frontier |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3200 mm |