1989 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 515 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Because 1970 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | President |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |