1970 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2204 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 200 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 | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
