1981 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1981 Ford Capri and 1981 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
