1989 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Capri weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Capri | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Capri | Today |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
