1998 Nissan Serena vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Serena | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Serena | Capri |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
