1977 Opel Monza vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Monza | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Monza | Capri |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
