1984 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
