1984 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 101 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1798 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |