Ford Capri (1969 – 1974) vs Nissan GT-R (1969 – 1972): specs compared
The Ford Capri is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 160 hp. The Nissan GT-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.5 s. The Ford Capri uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 1,120 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Nissan GT-R is 137 mm longer than the Ford Capri.
| Specification |
Ford
Capri
1969 – 1974
|
Nissan
GT-R
1969 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1974 | 1969 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 180 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 235 Nm | 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 22.7 s | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 134 – 204 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 11.3 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,666 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,558 – 2,560 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 – 1,100 kg | 1,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.