1978 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 31 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, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (147 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |