1984 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 25 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Patrol |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 135 L |