1971 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |