1975 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1998 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 23 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 737 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, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 1998 Infiniti Q45 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. 1998 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1998 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Capri | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
