1969 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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 Vamos (149 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Vamos |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 149 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |