1978 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 14 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 Infiniti J30 (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1992 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Capri | J30 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
