1978 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 18 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1978 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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