1977 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1977 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1977 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Capri |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |