2006 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 576 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Capri |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |