1970 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 158 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
