1983 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1983 Ford Capri and 1983 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 395 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | 323 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
