1980 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 737 kg more than 1980 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, 1999 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Omega |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |