1969 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 22 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 395 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.
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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1991 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
