1984 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1984 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 1984 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |