1985 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Capri | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
