1978 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 254 kg more than 1978 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, 1983 Opel Monza (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1983 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Monza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |