1985 Ford Capri vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 330 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Capri | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | S500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
