1981 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 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.
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, 2006 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |