1978 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 179 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |