1979 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Civic | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Capri |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
