1978 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818.
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, 1974 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 818 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |