1978 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 15 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 204 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Omega |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 20.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |