1978 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina will offer significantly more control. 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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Livina |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |