1969 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 24 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 336 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
