1979 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 19 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 895 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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. 1998 Nissan President 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. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | President |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3040 mm |
