1984 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Sunny |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1269 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |