1978 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 15 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 415 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |