1975 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1992 Honda Concerto is newer by 17 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Concerto weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Honda Concerto, 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, 1992 Honda Concerto (119 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm). This means 1992 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1992 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Concerto |
Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 119 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |