1979 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Skyline |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |