1975 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 123 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |