1969 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 25 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), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 236 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, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Accord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |