1975 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1985 Nissan Prairie is newer by 10 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), 1985 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
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, 1985 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1985 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1985 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
