1975 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 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 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
