1989 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 308 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 (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Accord |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |