1969 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (159 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Accord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 159 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |