1978 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 192 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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, 1999 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |