1986 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1986 Ford Capri and 1986 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
