1984 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Opel Omega

To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Omega (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Omega weights approximately 695 kg more than 1984 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, 2008 Opel Omega (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 2008 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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