1975 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 190 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |