1986 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Silvia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |