1983 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. Both 1983 Nissan Bluebird and 1984 Ford Capri are equipped with a 1,593 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (81 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
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 Nissan Bluebird (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Bluebird | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Bluebird | Capri |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |