1978 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 32 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1177 kg |