1984 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 7 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |