1976 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1976 Ford Capri and 1976 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |