1970 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |