1981 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 929 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |