1984 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 5 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 67 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 156 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.

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