1969 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | 818 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
