1978 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1978 Ford Capri and 1978 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |