1975 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |