1969 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 282 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
