1979 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 30 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Capri | G37 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
