1973 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Monza weights approximately 258 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1987 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Monza |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |