1978 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 32 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, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Micra weights approximately 272 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 2010 Nissan Micra, 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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Micra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |