1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Daihatsu Opti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Opti | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 83 L |