1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1993 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1993 Mercury Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe weights approximately 24 kg more than 1993 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1993 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
