1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Accord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
