1975 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 43 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |