1975 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 71 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, 2003 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, 2003 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
