1975 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 619 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 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | CR-V |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |