1973 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 121 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |