1981 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
