1978 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | 616 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
