1978 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |