1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 1 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 616 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
