1970 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 47 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2003 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |