1973 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1973 Ford Capri and 1973 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1973 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |