1969 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 381 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, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Accord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
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 | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |