1975 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 33 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1332 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Patrol |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 135 L |