2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 47 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 638 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
