1975 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Civic (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 310 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Honda Civic (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1972 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |