1978 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1991 Honda Prelude is newer by 13 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 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, 1991 Honda Prelude, 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, 1991 Honda Prelude (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1991 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Prelude |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |