1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 104 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |