1972 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 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 1972 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |