1981 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Silvia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |