1971 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 360 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, 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |