1969 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona, 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, 1982 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Ascona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |