1974 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | 929 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
