1969 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 198 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 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
