1981 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 2005 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
