1985 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Violet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |