2012 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Insight | Capri |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
