1989 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (127 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 79 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Capri | Sentra |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |