1973 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 485 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, 1994 Opel Omega (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Omega |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |