1971 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 121 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 121. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | 121 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
