1975 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 9 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 385 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
