1975 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 303 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Monza |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
