1975 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 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, 2000 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, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
