1975 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Honda 1300
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 1300 would be higher. Both 1975 Ford Capri and 1974 Honda 1300 are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300.
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, 1974 Honda 1300, 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, 1974 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1974 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2200 mm |
