1975 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 6 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
