1970 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 113 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Jazz |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 42 L |