1981 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Opel Monza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Monza weights approximately 156 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1985 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Monza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
