1976 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 29 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 310 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
