1970 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 372 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
