1971 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 303 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1993 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
