1976 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cedric (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 340 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, 1979 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Cedric |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 86 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |