1975 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1990 Opel Corsa is newer by 15 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 253 kg more than 1990 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1990 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
