1981 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 320 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
