1975 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 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 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 37 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, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |