1969 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 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 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
