1969 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 299 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | S2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 58 L |