1978 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 621 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | N III |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |