1975 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 818 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 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, 1977 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | 818 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
