1978 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 16 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (207 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 364 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, 1994 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1994 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Omega |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
