1978 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 Mazda R 360. 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 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1770 mm |
