1994 Mazda Midge vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Mazda Midge. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 59 kg more than 1994 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Midge. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda Midge will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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