1989 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1802 cc |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |