1981 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
