1978 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Honda Logo
To start off, 1999 Honda Logo 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Logo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Logo (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Logo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Honda Logo.
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 Logo, 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 Logo (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Logo 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 Logo | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Logo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
