1984 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1984 Ford Capri and 1984 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |