1969 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 82 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 304 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Honda Civic (160 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 50 L |