1984 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Capri | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
