1969 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 33 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 758 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.
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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2002 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Omega |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |