1969 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 38 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 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | Drifter |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |