1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 98 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 616 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
