1975 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia.
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, 1975 Ford Capri (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | Familia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2200 mm |