1978 Ford Capri vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 551 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Capri | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
