1969 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 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. Both 1969 Ford Capri and 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 4 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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |