1986 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 222 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Vamos |
Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 149 Nm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 960 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |