1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 17 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
