1978 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 32 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 339 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
