1978 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 1985 Nissan Stanza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri 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 27 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 236 kg more than 1985 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Stanza.

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