1974 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | NSX |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |