1981 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1976 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
