1983 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Ascona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |