1978 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 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, 1973 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 929 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |