1981 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 25 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Patrol |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2980 mm |