1985 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 34 kg more than 1985 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |