1980 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 54 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | Luce |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |