1972 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1972 Ford Capri and 1972 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Capri | 1972 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
