1978 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 23 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life 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, 2001 Honda Life 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 (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Life |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
