1970 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 263 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Capri 2006 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Capri Accord
Year Released 1970 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.7 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.4 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1103 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 65 L


 

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