1978 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza is newer by 9 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Monza weights approximately 150 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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1987 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Monza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |