1989 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Ford Capri (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |