1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |