1981 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 80 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | S2000 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |