1981 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 270 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |