1971 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 35 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 258 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, 2010 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |
