1983 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. Both 1983 Ford Capri and 1981 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 2,792 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 27 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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