1985 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude, 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Prelude |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |