1981 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
