1984 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 335 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, 1989 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Capri | 929 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |