1975 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 11 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 265 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, 1986 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Cedric |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |