1986 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 530 kg more than 1986 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Quest |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
